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    Win-Win Partnerships

    Jen Baird / July 31, 2021

    When considering partnerships, it is crucial to build a strong business rationale for both parties. Finding some intrinsic synergies between the products, business models, and customer bases can make one plus one equal more than two.

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    The People Matter

    April 1, 2023

    Trusted Collaborators

    August 13, 2022

    Good Partners

    August 21, 2021
  • Board of Directors

    VC Board Member Archetypes

    Jen Baird / July 24, 2021

    Every venture capitalist is unique; however, when one is joining your Board of Directors, there are some patterns that can guide you in ways to engage them effectively.

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    Exits Are What Matters

    January 17, 2026

    Diversity in the Board Room

    November 7, 2020

    The Hidden Value of Board Meeting Preparation

    July 25, 2020
  • Commercialization

    Are We Ready to Ship?

    Jen Baird / July 17, 2021

    Sometimes the work of a startup seems overwhelming – especially as the moment of truth of shipping a new product for the first time approaches. When that happens, it is time to break down and characterize the problem(s) – and then systematically work for acceptable solutions.

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    Free Is Not Inexpensive

    November 13, 2021

    Careful What You Wish For

    August 3, 2024

    Crawl Walk Run

    September 30, 2023
  • CEO Essentials,  Relationships

    Keeping Promises

    Jen Baird / July 10, 2021

    Keeping promises is an expression of integrity and builds trust. This is one of the most potent principles to apply in successful startup building as well as successful life building.

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    Strategic Planning for Startups

    May 17, 2025

    Equity Incentives for Startup Teams

    May 3, 2025

    Making Bets

    September 9, 2023
  • CEO Essentials

    Delivering Sound Bites

    Jen Baird / July 3, 2021

    Leading a startup often means being the face of and speaking for that startup. Here are a few tips and techniques gleaned over the years on how to nail interviews by delivering useful sound bites.

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    The Magic of Synthesis

    September 11, 2021

    Essential Entrepreneurial Enabler: Herding Cats

    October 30, 2021

    The Stress-Management Power of Thankfulness

    November 27, 2021

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